Oban Whisky Tours: Our Top 5

1.Oban: Distillery Tour with 3 Whisky Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 33 reviews · 1 hour · from $32Our pick

Spend one hour at Oban Distillery with an English-speaking guide, learning how coastal Highland whisky is made before tasting three drams. You will see the traditional mash tun, Still House, and old filling store. Guides such as Andy and Sahra have made this tour especially engaging for past visitors.

“I booked this for my husband’s birthday ,even though I don’t drink whiskey I the tour guide made it very interesting ,.husband loved the 3 tasters .”

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2.Oban: Classic Scottish Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $56

Meet at the Perle Hotel’s Lulu Lounge for a one-hour tasting led by Mark or another Ooshka Bar host. You’ll sample four independent Scotch whiskies from across Scotland, hear stories about distilleries and Hebridean life, and learn how to taste, compare, and understand each dram. This is not an Oban Distillery tour.

“This was an excellent experience, Mark was incredibly knowledgeable! We had a fun and fact filled hour, we would highly recommend! Thank you Mark!”

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3.The Classic Oban Distillery Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Top rated

Spend about an hour inside Oban Distillery, where guides such as Andy, Eilidh, Sarah, and Becks explain whisky making, local history, and the town’s coastal character. Expect a small-group feel, several whisky samples, and a complimentary glass. The distillery sits in central Oban, near public transportation.

“Good fun,very informative and interesting. The samples were top notch.”

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4.Scottish Whisky Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $61

Meet at Perle Oban Hotel & Spa for a one-hour tasting led by whisky specialist Mark and the Ooshka Bar team. You’ll sample selected drams from small, independent producers, learn how each whisky is made, and compare flavours in a relaxed group setting. It is built for beginners and experienced whisky drinkers alike.

“Great information and introduction into local bottlers. Very interesting. I would highly suggest taking this experience.”

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5.Oban Wee Walk and A Whisky Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $87

Walk Oban with a local guide at 5 pm, taking in sea views, the War and Peace Museum, St Columba’s Cathedral, and Oban Distillery. Finish at The View with three full whisky drams. Guides such as Ruby, Rosie, and Grazia bring local stories, wildlife knowledge, and whisky know-how to this small-group tour.

“Ruby was a fun and personable guide! We really enjoyed our tour! She showed us the high points of the city, had interesting stories and was very knowledgeable about the natural environment.”

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